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Norman Paris papers, 1893-1977

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Paris, Norman
Title
Norman Paris papers
Dates
1893-1977 (inclusive)
Quantity
13.93 cubic ft. (34 boxes)
Collection Number
07629
Summary
The collection is primarily comprised of musical scores composed, arranged, or conducted by Paris, including scores for television programs, commercials for businesses, and singers.
Repository
American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Paris (b. 1925; d. 1977) worked as a musical composer in television advertising and for the television programs "The David Frost Show" and "Big Blue Marble." He was married to actor Dorothy Loudon.

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Content Description

The collection contains musical scores composed, arranged, or conducted by Paris, including scores for the television programs "The David Frost Show" and "Big Blue Marble" and commercials for Coca-Cola, Datsun, IBM, J.C. Penney, Mazda, Sperry New Holland, Toyota, and York Equipment. Also included are scores for singers Dorothy Loudon, Peggy King, and Bobby Van, as well as books about music that Paris collected, and a few other assorted materials.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

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Restrictions on Use

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Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Norman Paris as of the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Dorothy Loudon from 1980-1986.

Processing Note

The collection was processed by Roger Simon in December 2024.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Composition (Music)
  • Television advertising -- United States.
  • Television programs -- United States.

Corporate Names

  • Coca-Cola Company.
  • Datsun Motor Corporation in U.S.A.
  • International Business Machines Corporation.
  • J.C. Penney Co.
  • Mazda Motor Corporation.
  • Sperry New Holland.
  • Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Scores.

Occupations

  • Composers.

Other Creators

Processed by Roger Simon
2024

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